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Junior zookeeper experience

Wildwood Kent, Canterbury · 28 October to 26 July 2027

The River Stour and Westgate Gardens in Canterbury, with the medieval Westgate towers behindPhoto of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
28 Oct to 26 Jul

Photo of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0

Junior zookeeper experience is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes introduction to zookeeping at Wildwood Kent in Canterbury. It runs from 28 October 2026 to 26 July 2027, with times on the event page, and is aimed at children aged 7 to 16. Booking is required through the Wildwood website.

Highlights

  • Hands-on, behind-the-scenes introduction to zookeeping
  • Designed for children aged 7 to 16
  • Booking required through the Wildwood website

Getting there

Wildwood Kent, CT6 7LH

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